James Bond fans had to cope with a real shock yesterday: The James Bond series was officially placed on the creative hands of Amazon MGM studios by the long-time producers: Inside Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Broccoli and Wilson continue to share the rights on the franchise, but are now removed from the further development. Now Daniel Craig commented on the news – and expresses his respect for the two.
Daniel Craig respects the decision by the James Bond producer: inside-at least partially
As Craig explained in an exclusive statement to Variety, he could respect the decision by Broccoli and Wilson to turn to others in their lives:
My respect as well as my admiration and love for Barbara and Michael remain constant and uncomfortable. I wish Michael a long, relaxed (and deserved) retirement and whatever trip Barbara competes, I know that she will be spectacular and I hope that I can be part of it.
Amazon had MGM 2021 for $ 8.5 billion bought and thus secure the rights for the sales of James Bond films. However, the deal comprised only 50 percent of the franchise, half of which held Broccoli and Wilson. So far, the creative decision -making power was still entirely with the producer: inside, while Amazon was more of a quiet partner.
While Wilson announced his retirement from the film business, Broccoli said that it would continue to work in the industry, but now to devote herself to other projects as a producer. Although Craig diplomatically dealt with the decision of his colleague: inside, the bond star does not really react to the future of the franchise with his words. Deadline, on the other hand, reports about completely other tones within the industry. A source that is close to Broccoli, compared the message with “A death in the family”.
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